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Acts 24:25

First Nations Version

They talked back and forth about Creator’s right ways, about self-control, and about the judgment that was to come. But Happy Man (Felix) became afraid. “Leave me for now,” he said. “I will send for you when I have more time to talk.”

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“When the Holy Spirit comes, he will clearly show the wrong ways of this world, the right ways of the spirit-world above, and the answer that will be required of them in the end.


Instead, set your hearts on the Chosen One as your Honored Chief. Always be ready to give an answer to the ones who ask about the hope you carry inside you.


and knowledge with self-discipline. Unite self-discipline with never giving up, and never giving up with walking in a sacred way.


gentle ways, and self-control. Our tribal law has nothing to say against those who walk in these ways.


“He has instructed us to tell this story in a sacred manner, so that all people will know that Creator Sets Free (Jesus) has been chosen by the Great Spirit to decide the fate of the living and the dead.


My much-loved children, do not let anyone take you down the wrong path. The Chosen One always did what was right. So the ones who keep walking his right ways show that they are in good standing with him.


You believe there is only one Great Spirit. Good! But evil spirits also believe and tremble with fear!


Human beings die once, and then they must stand before the one who decides what they have done right and what they have done wrong.


So then, my sacred family members, since the promise of entering into Creator’s place of rest still remains open, we must take care that none of you would fail to enter into this promised rest.


Speak courage to each other every day, as long as it is still called “today,” so that no one’s heart will grow hard and be led astray by broken ways.


But our Sacred Teachings make it clear that because of broken ways Creator has rounded everyone up into one corral, so that the promise he made to Father of Many Nations (Abraham) would be sure to find its way to all who trust in what Creator Sets Free (Jesus) the Chosen One has done.


For we must all stand before the council seat of the Chosen One and give an answer for what we have done in these earthly bodies—whether good or bad. Then the Chosen One will give back to each of us the honor that is due.


There is a clear difference between Creator’s children and the children of the evil trickster. The ones who do not walk in a good way do not belong to Creator, nor do those who do not love the sacred family.


When the Chosen One appears, he will decide the fate of the living and the dead and bring his good road to us in all its fullness. In light of these things and in the sight of the Great Spirit and Creator Sets Free (Jesus) the Chosen One, I call on you to complete the sacred task


For the Great Spirit is speaking to you through the Sacred Teachings, “At the right time I heard your cry, and I set you free on the day you needed my help.” Behold! Now is the right time, and today is the day to be set free.


So do not keep deciding these kinds of things ahead of time. Instead, wait until the coming of our Honored Chief. On that day he will shine his light on the things hidden in darkness and make known the plans of all human hearts. The Knower of Hearts will then give to each person whatever honor is due.


This gives me the same hope in Creator that my accusers have. That all who have died, both those who do good and those who do bad, will rise to life again.


When they heard about the rising from the dead, some mocked him, but others said, “We will hear you again about this.”


As was his custom, Small Man (Paul) went to the gathering house on the next three Days of Resting. He tried to convince them from the Sacred Teachings,


When they heard this, the words pierced their hearts like a long knife. With troubled hearts they lifted their voices to Stands on the Rock (Peter) and all the message bearers. “Fellow Tribal Members,” they said, “tell us what we must do.”


You have been given instructions about different kinds of ceremonies for purification and for laying on of hands. You have also been taught about the rising of the dead and the final judgment.


The vision set before their eyes was so fearful that Drawn from the Water (Moses) cried out, “I am trembling with fear!”


So then, each of us must give an answer to the Great Spirit for how we have walked on this earth.


So then, my sacred family members, because Creator has shown us such mercy and kindness, I now call on you to offer your whole beings, heart, mind, and strength, to the Great Spirit as a living sacrifice. Do this in a sacred and spiritual manner that will make his heart glad.


The good story that I tell says there will come a day when the Knower of Hearts, through Creator Sets Free (Jesus) the Chosen One, will bring to light what is good and bad about the secrets hidden in every human heart.


“Do you think that in such a short time I could be talked into becoming a follower of the Chosen One?” he replied.


When the Tribal Members from False Victory (Thessalonica) found out that Small Man (Paul) was telling the Sacred Story in Much Water (Berea), they also came there to stir up the crowds and make trouble for them.


Now stand to your feet and go into the village. There you will be told what you must do.”


“But some ignored the messengers and returned to their work,


He was hoping that Small Man (Paul) would offer him a bribe, so from time to time he would send for him and talk with him, but Small Man (Paul)remained under guard.


Instead, they must be willing to open their homes to others, love what is good, and think clearly. With self-discipline, they must walk with a good heart in our sacred ways





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